As parts of the cathedral were destroyed in the tragic fire on April 15, 2019, visits to Notre-Dame have not been possible for the past five years. A re-opening of the cathedral is planned for December 8th, 2024. The cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the city’s iconic sites, featuring in centuries of literature and film. The medieval cathedral is particularly well-known for its huge rose windows, which fortunately survived the fire in 2019, and its bells. While the interior of the cathedral can’t currently be visited, it’s still worth visiting the impressive exterior on a guided tour of the Île de la Cité.